Gram's Kitchen, 915 N Spring Garden Ave, Deland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gram's Kitchen
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 915 N Spring Garden Ave, Deland, FL 32720
License #: 7406058
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair, chest freezer, handle broken off
  • Basic - Iced tea dispenser tea stains
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, paper towel dispenser at handsink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris shins cookline.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, fan above refrigerator
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle on the wall not constructed of easily cleanable material, rust accumulation on outside area in women's bathroom
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on mixer at end of cookline, cookline equipment
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, inside dish machine
  • Basic - Doors soiled with accumulated black debris, by walk in cooler, bathroom door, and door entering kitchen
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under three compartment t sink
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris, above prep cooler in kitchen, and across front front counter
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, rolling rack, and shelves above chest freezer, and top of chest door
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use,at end of cookline in use utensils laying on **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with yellow debris around cookline
  • Intermediate - Light Accumulation of blackmold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
2/24/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag of potatoes Stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage tea pitcher container/container, inside area deteriorated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in refrigerator lightly soiled with accumulation of food residue, front counter area.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, shelves above chest freezer, above prep cooler near pass thru. Window, above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair., water stained some sagging above cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Doors soiled kitchen door, door by walk in cooler, Hole in wall in mop sink closet **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, prep cooler by pass thru window not maintaining 41°F or below, operator adjusting thermostat and removing lettuce, batter to another cooler maintaining 41°F **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, behind front counter by dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, faucet handle and soap dispenser hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use, cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated brown debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, door by prep cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, tomatoes in reach in cooler 48°F operator discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, operator removed just prepped batter and lettuce to another cooler maintaining 41°F or below **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit, refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Light Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
11/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair, two sagging and water stained in kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, chest freezer outside door area.
  • Observed soap suds draining onto floor surface, by three compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler by right side of door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in kitchen at each end of cook line.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, in walk in cooler gravy covered and deep container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, wait station.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, ham in reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, handwashing sink in kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, in walk in cooler.
8/15/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed between cookline light debris of grease.
  • Critical - Observed food manager certification expired 10/27/11.
  • Observed no complete last inspection on premise page 3 missing.
  • Observed thermometer not in conspicuous area of refrigerator COS.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, between equipment.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, juice machine around nozzle area across from front counter.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall, by door in kitchen behind chest freezer.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Thermometer read 61F, probe temperatures 51F- 61F. Operator placed out of service. This violation must be corrected by : 10/3/11.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of black/pink debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, prep table by refrigerator .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface faucet of handsink in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, shelves in kitchen below pass thru window.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, between equipment.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing, apron.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, cooking oil in box by 3 cmpt. sink.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, prep cooler in kitchen
  • Observed hole in wall, by door in kitchen behind chest freezer.
  • Observed personal care item purse, cigarettes stored with food at prep table.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, in refrigerator across from cookline, temperatures ranged from 51F to 62F hash, ham, cheese, hash browns, corn beef, turkey pancake batter, ham steak. The cook stated temperatures were some where in 40s but wasn't sure what range at 5 a.m. at 9:30 a.m. probe temperatures were 51F-62F Stop sale issued, operator discarded food. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 10/3/11.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface outside area of microwaves in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, juice machine around nozzle area across from front counter.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, liquid detergent bottle at hand sink in kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, by handsink and 3 cmpt. area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface, by wait station down from ice machine.
9/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours cutting board on prep cooler. Corrected On Site. Operator wash rinsed and sanitized at 3 cmpt. sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior ceiling area of microwave soiled, above steamer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface at handsink in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, on shelf for bread storage in kitchen.
  • Soiled items too large for warewasher or three-compartment sink not scrapped or rough cleaned to remove food particles, 2 pots hanging above 3 cmpt. sink.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit refrigerator, by pass thru window opposite side of ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface outside grease buckets under cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, at cookline in front and top area. Operator they are getting a new deep fryer
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Food managers card on display on cork board expired 5/24/10 for Rhonda Hogue
  • Critical - Observed in light buildup of black debris the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed lines for chlorine not visible at dish machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface handwash sink by cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, faucet area of sink by dish machine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, reach in chest freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged, K class For reporting purposes only.
1/31/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, prep cooler by in kitchen by pass thru window.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, womens.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walk in cooler. Operator stated the floor is in process of replacing with tile.
10/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, potatoes cooked 77F at cookline area. Operator placed in potatoes in walk in cooler to bring back in temperature 41F or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bag of onions in kitchen near door. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, prep cooler by in kitchen by pass thru window.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine, cups and glasses have residue and or coffee stains after washed and placed on storage counter for use.Operator rewashed items Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled prep reach-in cooler gaskets in kitchen by pass thru window.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, tea urns. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave lightly soiled, on shelf above steam table.
  • Critical. Observed interior of prep reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue in kitchen by pass thru window
  • Observed build-up of grease and or food debris on nonfood-contact surface, in front of stove area and side area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, 3 drawer container on counter by pass thru window.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, outside area of microwaves.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, on walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, handwashing sink across from counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, bulk plastic container by stove.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched, on counter by pass thru window in 3 drawer container.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, womens.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walk in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor by warewash area at counter and under cookline equipment
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen various areas
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease abd or food debris on shelf microwave sits on above prep cooler in kitchen.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, sausages in walk in cooler covered. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, refrigerator across from counter .
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs over uncovered waffle batter ireach in cooler across from cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, reach in cooler waffle batter stored below raw eggs, across from cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, employee touched tortilla without gloves in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, removed from area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover,in kitchen on bottom storage shelves.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food, at cookline, in liquid type food source Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, at 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, tea urn by soda machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, by refrigerator across from front counter
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, across from front counter .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, between cookline equipment . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, yellow debris on shelf and sides in kitchen below pass through window.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, on handsink in kitchen.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, dishes in front of steam table . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided for Amanda over 60 days employed. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, potatoes cooling cove ed in 5 gallon plastic buckets. In walk in cooler half hour. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, onions on flour in walk in cooler.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repai, refrigerator inside door plastic broken.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets,in kitchen by pass thru window
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, between cookline equipment
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, of paper towel dispenser.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, water nesting in hanging pots. Corrected On Site.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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